Construction and working of a drum brake system

Drum Brake The details of the drum brake, a type of manually operated mechanical brake system, can be seen in the picture. The friction is caused by a set of shoes or pads pushed outward against a rotating cylinder-shaped piece known as the drum brakes. Drum brakes have been used on Maybach vehicles since 1900, though Louis Renault didn’t patent the invention until 1902. On the other hand, drum brakes are prone to heat buildup, which can compromise braking performance. Drum brakes refer to a braking system in which shoes press on the inner surface of the drum. A clasp brake happens when the shoes push on the drum’s exterior. Pinch drum […]